670 SLI on P6T

[Kribby2006]

Hi All,

Spec as per sig with the exception of new Gigabyte Windforce 670 that should be coming tomorrow.

I would like to add another at some point but was wondering how my current rig would cope etc?

This is considering the processor is a couple of generations old (i7 920 c0) and the mobo is only PCIe 2.0, the later of which I dont think would be a problem based on what i've read so far.

Any thoughts?

Cheers.

 

[bhavv]

Its an X58 board right?

It will definitely have 16x / 16x slots for SLI then.

 

[setter]

Ill be going the same route, tbh i cant see there being much of a bottlekneck if any with sli'd 670's on the x58 platform. Btw, what power supply have you currently got?

 

[Kribby2006]

Thanks for the answers!

Yes it is an X58 Board and with reference to the PSU, im pretty sure i'll need a new one along with a new case. Currently using Corsair HX620 Modular which has been solid, but was looking at this:

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-019-CS&groupid=701&catid=123&subcat=1084

So we think the CPU would be good for the job then too?

 

[bhavv]

You dont need a new PSU, a corsair HX620 is basically an underspecified 750 watt PSU. And these cards consume very little power.

 

[setter]

Cpu will be grand, regarding the psu. Id opt for this.

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-000-XF&groupid=701&catid=123&subcat=1497

A quality seasonic built fully modular unit. Ive got the HX850 myself, cracking psu but a bit more expensive than the XFX.

 

[Krono5]

Cpu will be grand, regarding the psu. Id opt for this.

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-000-XF&groupid=701&catid=123&subcat=1497

A quality seasonic built fully modular unit. Ive got the HX850 myself, cracking psu but a bit more expensive than the XFX.

My one of these arrived today, looks like very good build quality and has excellent reviews. It's heavy as well

 

[Kribby2006]

Thanks again for your answers.

If im honest I have been considering buying a new PSU for a while and based on the great service I have had with the Corsair I would be happy to spend a little extra to get another one unless it really is a waste compared to the XFX.

Maybe I dont need 850w but I always think of a good PSU as a good investment whilst providing some future proofing. I would hope that it will last me for a good while and cope with any future upgrades etc

Iirc, I dont think my current PSU has enough PCI power cables so i would have to resort to molex coverters etc right?

 

[Kribby2006]

My one of these arrived today, looks like very good build quality and has excellent reviews. It's heavy as well

Oh ok sounds interesting

 

[Space Monkey]

Cpu will be grand, regarding the psu. Id opt for this.

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-000-XF&groupid=701&catid=123&subcat=1497

A quality seasonic built fully modular unit. Ive got the HX850 myself, cracking psu but a bit more expensive than the XFX.

It's partially modular, it still has the main cables hard wired in, but I can vouch for this PSU, solid as a rock and quiet as a mouse

 

[anjs]

the only problem you will have is the PCI slot on the board is between the x16 lanes and if you need to use the PCI slot you can not fit 2 graphics cards

 

[bhavv]

Do people ignore that a HX620 from Corsair = 750 watts from any other manufacturer?